Dear Daughter,
It feels like just yesterday I was cradling you in my arms for the first time. All those years of waiting were finally over. You were perfect in every way. The moment I heard your voice and saw your wrinkled nose I knew that you had filled a hole that we didn’t know existed. I felt peace and knew that God had just given us the missing piece. Our family was whole.
It’s been a year of being blessed by your presence.
Your smile is contagious. Your words are brilliant. Your personality is the perfect mix of Daddy and I.
It was a year of firsts for you. How exciting it was to watch you knock over those milestones like you owned this world. You’re growing so quickly and while I celebrate every first for you I also remember that this is the last time I will see my own child complete these tasks.
God has been so good to us.
He has faithfully delivered our family from illness and death. This year he has restored and fulfilled promises. And you, my big one-year-old, were our gift. God knew when he made you that we would need that infectious smile to get us through some of the scariest times we faced. He knew that your strong hugs would chase away fears and quiet anxiety.
You are truly a blessing and I can’t imagine our family without you.
Happy First Birthday!
The Ameri Brit Mom
**This post was written in response to the Five Minute Friday prompt of the week. Be sure to check out the link in order to see other encouraging writers and their posts about the prompt.
The Ameri Brit Mom 
Such a beautiful little girl. The time does fly. It was just 15 years ago when I rocked my little baby to sleep. Sometimes it feels like just yesterday while other times it feels thousands of years ago. Treasure your time together.
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Happy First Birthday to your little one! I love this letter. I can hear how much of a gift she is to your family!
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What a precious letter to your sweet blessing! Thanks for sharing it with us – reminds me of those years of firsts….that seem so long ago…with each of our little ones! Hope she had a wonderful birthday – just as you did celebrating your life with her in it!! Super cute picture – and t-shirts:)
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